Physiology
The 2-hour marathon and the 4-min mile
2014-12-16: A recently launched group plans to help runners go under 2 hours for the marathon in five years. is it feasible? For many reasons,…
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“177” – The Sub-2 hour marathon and East Africa’s super-runners
2014-10-14: Marathon running is in a golden era, the 2-hour barrier approaching. Kenyans in particular have led the charge, raising some of the most fascinating…
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Perception is everything. Or is it? The simplification of fatigue
2014-05-13: Fatigue is complex. Yet scientists continue to simplify it for the sake of their arguments. I offer a critique of this approach, and some…
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Kenyan runner’s dramatic finish. But is it an “insult” & “slavery”?
2014-05-01: A dramatic video of a Kenyan marathon runner staggering to the finish line sparked criticism and debate. I discuss the physiology & medical dilemma of…
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The rise of Kenya
2014-03-07: The marathon has seen an extra-ordinary explosion in quality and quantity over the last 20 years. Its epicenter is Kenya. I look at…
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Symmetrical knees and sprint performance: The Jamaican secret?
2014-01-08: A recent study found that sprint performance in Jamaicans was related to the symmetry of their knees. The media pounced, and explained Usain Bolt's…
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Eero Mäntyranta – Finland’s champion. 1937-2013: Obituary
2013-12-31: Eero Mantryranta died yesterday at the age of 76. A 7-time Olympic medalist from Finland, his remarkable story is relevant to the science of performance.…
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Central governor and lactate mythology: Video interviews
2013-05-29: Coach Bobby McGee interviews Ross about the myth of lactate and what it means for coaches and…
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The Kenyan advantage: Is it calf elasticity?
2013-01-15: Recent research suggests that calf elasticity is the source of Kenya's running advantage. The truth is a little more…
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